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A view of the grand entrance to Newhailes House, with two pink flowering blossom trees either side of the main building. A gravel drive sweeps up to the entrance staircase.
10 Aug 2022

Creative writing and performance workshops at Newhailes

Are you aged between 16–19 and interested in creative writing and performance?

An old blacksmiths forge, with the built-up brickwork of the hearth along the back wall and two anvils set in front of it. Everything is ageing and looks dirty from gathering dust.
10 Aug 2022

Help us restore Kippen Smiddy

We’re inviting volunteers to help reinstate the 18th-century blacksmiths back to its former glory and reopen it to the public.

A large white statue of a rabbit lies on a hillside. Children play around it. Bubbles float in the air beside them.
9 Aug 2022

Family fun at Brodie’s Summer Festival!

The Summer Festival at Brodie Castle will celebrate summer 2022 with a bang, and is open to all ages.

A black and white oil portrait of the top half of a young woman, dressed in 1930s style. She wears a dark wrap-around dress and her hair is neatly tied into a low bun.
25 Jul 2022

Wraps come off Sawyer portrait

Mairi Sawyer, the talented plantswoman who helped shape the world-renowned Inverewe Garden, has been put centre stage in a new art exhibition in the Sawyer Gallery.

A blond highland cow stands in a meadow with Culloden Visitor Centre in the background.
4 Jul 2022

Behind the scenes this summer

Our expert teams have been working on some fascinating projects to conserve and showcase our natural and cultural heritage.

1 Jul 2022

Glencoe turf house keeps heritage building skills alive

The recreation 17th-century turf house was created using traditional materials, tools and techniques.

A beautiful white sandy beach, with small grassy dunes and turquoise sea under a blue sky.
27 Jun 2022

Summer at its finest

Long days, picnics and family adventures outdoors: summer is here at last! Here are some wonderful places to enjoy the sunny season at its best.

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20 Jun 2022

Get active this summer

Ready to enjoy a great Scottish summer? From family-friendly days out to demanding mountain hikes, we’ve got plenty of ideas for the long, warm days ahead.

Four people in a row in kayaks raise their hands in the air. The water is very still and blue. Tall mountains rise behind them in the distance.
20 Jun 2022

Make the longest day of the year the most exciting yet

The longest day (21 June this year) marks the start of summer in Scotland. With daylight lasting late into the evening, it’s the perfect opportunity to explore some of our beautiful places.